Des Moines, Iowa vs. LaSalle, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in LaSalle, Illinois is 10.9% cheaper than Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $66,804 in LaSalle, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, LaSalle, Illinois is cheaper than Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in LaSalle
than in Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines, IA vs. Lasalle, IL
Compared to Des Moines, Lasalle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.9% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  4.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.0% higher
  Commute
  12.7% lower
  Health
  12.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.6% higher